Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with various social service agencies throughout Central Ohio for the provision of services for a twelve-month period. The total amount of these grants is $3,386,301.00.
This legislation represents various programs funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process as well as the Department of Development's application and evaluation process for General Fund assistance. The legislation targets social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through programs that include, but are not limited to: day care, substance abuse prevention programs, refugee and resettlement programs, senior care, mediation services, services for the disabled, material assistance and food programs, workforce development, youth programs and other services by assisting with the operating needs of the agency. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $1,153,036 from the Emergency Human Services Fund and $2,233,265 from the General Fund for a total of $3,386,301. In 2012, a total of $1,402,000 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,716,517 in General Funds have been allocated to fund social service programs. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.
Title
To authorize the appropriation of $500,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Fund to the Department of Development; to approve the grant applications of various social service agencies seeking financial assistance to address emergency human services needs pursuant to Co...
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